NHTSA Recall 03V050000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V050000; Date: Feb. 14, 2003
This could result in increased risk of personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Chevrolet Express; 2003 GMC Savana
Component: Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 18,327
Recall Summary:
On certain vans with a gross vehicle weight of less than 8,500 pounds, during a vehicle crash sufficient enough to deploy the safety belt pretensioner, the front safety belt buckles may not release after the vehicle crash, or alternately may eject the safety belt latch during the vehicle crash.
How to Fix:
dealers will replace the front driver and passenger side safety belt buckle. Owner notification began June 3, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.
Recall Notes:
Gm recall no. 03007. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 3, 2003
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